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The Government of India has come out with a new set of National Awards in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation known as 'Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar' in _____ categories.

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four

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. four.

The Government of India has introduced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar in four categories to honor excellence in Science, Technology, and Innovation. These categories are:

  1. Vigyan Shri – For lifetime achievements.

  2. Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Award – For young scientists.

  3. Vigyan Team – For collaborative research.

  4. Vigyan Ratna – For exceptional leadership.

Other options:

  • Two/Five: Incorrect, as the awards are classified into four distinct categories.

  • Three: Incorrect, as there is no three-category division.

The four-category structure ensures comprehensive recognition across different career stages and contributions in science and technology.

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